Former darts world champion Andy Fordham has died at the age of 59.
Fordham, known affectionately as “The Viking”, won the 2004 BDO World Darts Championship and the 1999 Winmau World Masters.
The British Darts Organisation (BDO) said in a statement: “(We) are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of the darts legend Andy (The Viking) Fordham, a true gentleman of the game who will deeply missed by all.
“Our hearts and thoughts are with his family at this time.”
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